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749018 Customer Service Representative Teterboro NJ

Customer Service Representative - Teterboro, NJ (749018)

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Position Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making Healthcare data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.

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You want more challenge. You want more opportunity. Even more, you want the chance to make an impact the lives of others. We want more people like you. When you join us as a Customer Service Representative for United HealthCare, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our health plan members each day as they look to you as their trusted advisor and advocate. You'll be empowered to compassionately deliver an exceptional experience to an average of 70 callers per day always remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone who is looking for help, guidance, and support. You’ll help them make informed decisions about their care services by answering their questions, resolving their issues or helping them enroll in and / or select a health plan. You’ll do this by developing and maintaining a productive relationship and interaction with all callers, while providing personalized, and consultative education and information. Here, you'll join us on a mission to deliver the best customer service in the health care industry. Period. Your compassion and customer service expertise combined with our support, training and development will ensure your success. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while doing your life's best work.

To learn even more about this position, hear from other Customer Service Representatives. Click here to watch a short video about the job: http://uhg.hr/customerserviceadvocate1 (Note: these videos are labeled with our internal job title of Health Advisor)

Primary Responsibilities:

Resolve and document customer service inquires on the first call. Inquires may include but are not limited to billing questions, payment plans, payments, patient pricing, re-billing insurance companies, processing adjustments, refunds, bill transfers, mail returns, appealing and filing claims and any action needed to resolve issues.

Meet or exceed all production quality goals and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED

1+ years of customer service experience

Demonstrated ability in using a computer and Windows PC applications

Preferred Qualifications:

Call center or medical billing experience

Soft Skills:

Ability to adhere to a fixed schedule

Ability to multi-task

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Ability to resolve calls, avoiding escalated complaints

Ability to exhibit empathy to callers

Ability to triage and handle escalated situations

Physical Requirements:

Frequent speaking, listening using a headset, sitting, use of hands / fingers across keyboard or mouse, long periods of time working at a computer

Service center environment with moderate noise level due to Representatives talking, computers, printers, and floor activity

In today's ultra-competitive job market, the importance of putting your best foot forward is more important than ever. And you can start by completing all required sections of your application. (i.e. profile, history, certifications and application/job questions). Once you submit your resume, you'll receive an email with next steps. This may include a link for an on-line pre-screening test that we ask you to complete as part of our selection process. You may also be asked to complete a digital video interview, but we will offer full instructions and tips to help you. After you have completed all of these steps, you can check on the status of your application at any time, but you will also be notified via e-mail.

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Employee StatusRegular

ScheduleFull-time

Job LevelIndividual Contributor

ShiftDay Job

TravelNo

Telecommuter PositionNo

Overtime StatusNon-exempt

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UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.